Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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2,288 matching releases

Information relating to a registered farm holding available to the public: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for 1. Can you tell me what, if any, information relating to a registered farm holding is available to the public? 2. Any information as to the exact use of specific land and it's chronology.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-19
Reference: FoI/19/01586
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Street lighting policy: EIR release

“I would like to know what your street lighting policy is.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FOI/19/01762
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen cost per section and supplier: EIR release

In relation to the A96 Dualling Inverness to Aberdeen how much money has been spent on the project whilst it has been live, for each of the sections and the supplier(s) who own that section upgrade. For the following suppliers:-  AAJV  Mott MacDonald/Sweco,  Jacobs/Fairhurst

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-16
Reference: FOI/19/01710
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower questions: EIR release

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower. I refer to your letter, dated 8th July, 2019. I have amended my original request and have reduced the area of road that I would like you provide information regarding and as you requested, I have also reduced the date range. I would be grateful if you please provide t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-08-15
Reference: FOI/19/01823
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

South West Scotland Strategic Transport Review 2019: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Aecom LTD, in relation to the South West Scotland Strategic Transport Review in 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-14
Reference: FOI/19/01459
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Environmental performance of Scottish agriculture correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) sent to (a) Fergus Ewing and (b) Roseanna Cunningham relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-12
Reference: FOI/19/01684
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Improving environmental performance of Scottish agriculture - Roseanna Cunningham correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Roseanna Cunningham and Scottish Government Officials relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture and documentation outlining plans for improving the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-12
Reference: FOI/19/01685
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Improving environmental performance of Scottish agriculture - Fergus Ewing correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture and documentation outlining plans for improving the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-12
Reference: FOI/19/01686
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen objectives and assessment: EIR release

You asked for:- 1) Details of the criteria used to assess each route option – specifically what are the “scheme objectives” 2) The assessment of the on-line dualling of the A96 against no 1 above 3) Same assessment undertaken on the two remaining options 4) “Like for like” assessment for all 3 routes that justify t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01508
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling at Inverurie – Dualling Feasibility and Appraisal report questions: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Online at Inverurie – Dualling Feasibility and Appraisal report:- ...all and any information, data (including, but not limited to, the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated corres...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01647
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling - Reports, environmental surveys, landowner consultation: EIR release

You asked for:- The reports associated with the 'detailed appraisal' of the route options which were selected and deselected prior to the October 2018 public exhibition to determine the 'better performing' options A record of all environmental surveys undertaken on the ground between the October 2018 and the deselecti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01578
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling - material for de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option: EIR release

You asked for:- …the briefing pack/material provided to the “decision maker”, leading to the de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option. ….the minutes of relevant meetings/briefings where the de-selection decision was made.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2019-08-09
Reference: FOI/19/01616
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings details of proposed publicly owned energy company: EIR release

You asked for: Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Ministers Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Government Special Advisor Documentation outlining Scottish Government plans f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-08
Reference: FOI/19/01673
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Local authority awarded funds from Local Authority Installation Programme: EIR release

How much has been awarded to each local authority in total from all rounds of funding of the Local Authority Installation Programme? How many charging points have been installed in each local authority in total as a result of funding from the Local Authority Installation Programme? Details of how funding awards for eac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-07
Reference: FOI/19/01733
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A9 carriage dualling scheme contractors, consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers : EIR release

A full list of all the contractors, consultants, sub-contractors & suppliers (Complete with either telephone number of office address details, both of which will be in the public domain and therefore not effected by GDPR) that are or have been involved on the A9 Perth to Inverness Carriage Dualing Scheme by project; A...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01728
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of road maintenance by local authority area: EIR release

You asked for A breakdown of spend of the £10 million pledged by the Scottish Government for road maintenance. This information broken down by local authority area.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-06
Reference: FOI/19/01729
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding environmental issues at St Ambrose school campus, Coatbridge: EIR release

You asked for: In the last year, any correspondence (emails, letters, notes, phone calls, briefing documents or otherwise) from parents to Nicola Sturgeon or John Swinney on issues with water safety or contaminants or toxic land at St Ambrose school campus in Coatbridge.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-29
Reference: FOI/19/01534
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen designs: EIR release

You asked for:- “Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with all and any information, data, correspondence etc that AmeyArup have in relation to the Plan and Profile of the entire length of the Violet Ro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-07-25
Reference: FOI/19/01509
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Report of defect on A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan: EIR release

Information relating to defect report NW34474665-236531691 and Category 236576857 on A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan between 1 May 2018 to 25 June 2019. In particular, we require the following information including sight of any written or electronic communication and records detailing: 1. The identif...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-24
Reference: FOI/19/01512
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Notices and or Orders regarding compulsory purchase of land: EIR release

“We would like to (and hereby do) make an Information Request that we be provided with all information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under Section 1 of the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders that; (1) Have been Served, (2) remain extant, (That is t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-07-17
Reference: FOI/19/01555
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Amendments to the Climate Change Bill - correspondence: EIR review

Further to my letter of 12 June 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for any information, briefings, advice, emails or analysis in relation to the amendments to the Climate Change Bill to set a legally binding target ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-16
Reference: FOI/19/01346
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland gritting operations details on M8 motorway: EIR release

Details of gritting operations on the M8 motorway for a distance of one mile on either side of junction 30 together with details of gritting operations on the slip road off the M8 at junction 30 giving access to the M898 and covering the period 1st February 2019 – 7th February 2019. Details of weather information reli...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-11
Reference: FOI/19/01478
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forth Replacement Crossing lane restrictions: EIR release

How many days, broken down into each month, has the Forth Replacement Crossing been subject to lane restrictions since and including January 2018?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-07-09
Reference: FOI/19/01450
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former A90 and Aberdeen West Peripheral Route traffic counter data: EIR release

Data collected to date by traffic counters on the former A90 and on the AWPR. On 20 June you clarified the timeframe as November 2018 to the date of your request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01486
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Proposed Local Authority Waste Management and Recycling Initiatives: EIR release

A list of proposed local authority waste management and recycling initiatives over the next three years that are due to receive full or part funding from the Scottish Government and/or Zero Waste Scotland and the proposed level of such funding in each case. Where concerns have been raised about the potential impact of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01456
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector